＜Episode 115＞ Shopping Date
“Please go to the department store.”
“Yes~”
Following the frivolous answer, the taxi moved. The taxi, which gradually gained speed, quickly moved between cars and made its way to its destination.
Then, the knight’s eyes flashed toward the rearview mirror. Soon, the car lost speed and entered the safe driving system.
Si-eun stroking her belly with her benevolent eyes seemed to have been seen by the knight uncle as well.
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Monday afternoon, two days before going to work. We were going on a shopping date as promised.Even if it’s a date, you can’t go out for a long time. I wanted to set the location as close as possible. In the end, the department store, which was the place for our first date, was selected.
Si-eun followed my argument even though she was not able to express her disappointment.
One way or another, the love for the child must be as great as mine. No, it’s probably way beyond me. Right now, even now, lovingly caressing the tummy where the child is sleeping.
Noticing his gaze, Si-eun parted her lips.
“why? Is there anything you want to say?”
“no. I’m just petting and stroking my stomach.”
“Yeah, I’m worried.”
“worry?”
“yes.”
Si-eun answered briefly.
“I don’t know if our love may be motion sickness.”
“What?”
Carrying all unnecessary worries I just laughed to myself.
“Are you going to get motion sickness in the boat?”
“I don’t know. Because love is the first time you ride a car.”
well I think I know… … . Well, isn’t that the point of maternal love? I don’t think it’s good to be persistent. I swallowed the words I was about to get out.
On the other hand, I was more concerned about Si-eun’s physical condition than Sarang’s motion sickness. Isn’t it Si-eun who only came and went near her house for a few months? It’s not strange at all, even if you’re tired of going out for a long distance.
He gently placed his hand on the white back of his hand.
Si-eun’s eyes are focused on me.
“why?”
“Why?”
“Honey raised her hand.”
“No, what. We want our love to stroke together.”
“… … Hmm.”
I was embarrassed and gave an excuse, but somehow the undesirable tone came back.
When I go outside, I always take off the shichimi like this. At home, for no apparent reason, even when stroking and hugging her, she rejoices without embellishment. A wife who is not honest.
But there was no way Si-eun would let go of her hand.
With a dazzlingly beautiful smile, Si-eun put her other hand on top of mine and started to caress her stomach again.
Smooth skin that can be felt through thin clothes in spring. Beyond that, the fruit of our love.
Through the palms connected with Si-eun, all of this has been clearly transmitted.
No matter this or that, the heart that he gave for the child and for me seemed clear.
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There were unexpectedly many people on the first floor of the department store on a weekday daytime. In fact, there was nothing surprising. For people who don’t work, it’s the same whether it’s a weekday or a weekend.
Because of that, I had to move while protecting Si-eun. When a person passed by, they held hands tightly. I thought I was closer to a bodyguard than my husband.
“I feel like I’m being protected, not dating.”
Si-eun also whispered like a whimper.
“I can’t help it because I have to protect it.”
“It’s because it’s overprotective. It’s not like someone ran and bumped into you.”
“It could happen. To avoid accidents, I have to take care of it. There will be fewer people if you go up a bit, so let me stay by your side until then.”
“… … okay.”
After this, Si-eun kept her mouth shut.
It sounded a little sloppy, though.
Fortunately, his face was the color of joy, not dissatisfaction.
It is said that humans pay attention to where they pay attention. Even in the same article, I heard that the first word that appears varies from person to person and situation to situation.
This is probably the reason why I gave my eyes to a different place than before at the department store I had been to for a long time.
“Look over there. It’s a stroller.”
On the way to look for baby clothes. Si-eun pulled my sleeve tightly. The other hand was pointing at the stroller store.
At the same time, I was also looking at it. At the same time and in the same place, my interest seems to have shifted.
“Would you like to take a look?”
“yes.”
With a short, powerful sound, Si-eun’s footsteps twisted. I followed that tail too.
Stand in front of the store and look at the stroller displayed inside the glass.
It looked just like the stroller you see on the street. Advertisements were posted next to it. Is it soft inside and less vibration? Each of them was passionately showing off the features they wanted to emphasize.
Si-eun asked with her face fixed in front of the glass.
“You don’t need to buy a stroller right now, do you? After I was born, I couldn’t even go out for a while.”
“I will. There are still a few more months left for love to come out.”
Even if you have a lot of money, it is not right to waste it recklessly. This is the first rule of an investor. … … It’s not something I would say, who paid 500 a month to a housekeeper, but it is anyway.
When Sarang is born and rides in the stroller, there must be another good product. It would be better to go there and buy the latest model.
For now, just looking at it will suffice. Si-eun did not enter the store and looked at only the displayed stroller to see if she had reached a bleak conclusion.
Soon, Si-eun’s eyes drew a pretty arc.
“Here’s a baby riding… … . Very small.”
“It’s something that burns even if it’s a little bigger. Probably smaller than this when you were a baby.”
“I see… … .”
it’s a sad tone I glanced to the side, and Si-eun was looking at the stroller with warm eyes.
As if our love was sitting in that stroller.
He stretched out his arm and wrapped it around Si-eun’s shoulder. Si-eun’s body trembled slightly.
“After love is born, let’s go outside with the three of us.”
Si-eun put her head on my shoulder.
“A baby in a stroller?”
“okay. When I was young, I couldn’t go far, so I only went around the nearby park. When I’m older, I’ll take a car and travel anywhere.”
“How many years have you already made plans? Be impatient.”
Si-eun gave a playful look and made fun of him.
I want to hear what the person who promised the rest of his life would say while accepting the confession. Of course, these words were not spoken. Thanks to you, I started a family early. good is good
Then, when I entered the baby clothing store, the clerk warmly welcomed me.
“hello… … .”
But his voice was faint. When we made eye contact, the clerk was looking at us with a puzzled face.
Is there anything strange After looking around for a while, I found the answer. Neither Si-eun nor Si-eun have taken off their youthful tee yet. It is natural to feel strange to come to look around for baby clothes.
The clerk rubbed his eyes several times and asked.
“Are you newlyweds?”
It was a question I heard once.
However, the answer was different.
“yes.”
As she was about to open her mouth, Si-eun suddenly hit the player.
As if he wanted to brag as soon as possible, in a hasty manner.
He smiled bitterly and added later.
“Oh, yes. We’re both 23 years old, and we got married a little early. That kid is a little early… … .”
“Ahaha. Please?”
Hearing our story, the clerk smiled.
“Most people who come here are in their late 20s at the earliest. But at first glance, they look like a high school couple. I asked without knowing. sorry.”
“Oh, no. There is nothing to be sorry about.”
It really is. Seeing Si-eun’s body swaying from side to side, it was something to be thankful for.
Seeing this, the clerk cheered and cheered.
“You are a really good couple.”
“Ahaha… … . thank you.”
very unfamiliar As an employee who deals with married couples, it must be a greeting that he always throws. Even if you know everything, hearing this from someone you don’t know makes you shy.
When I glanced sideways, Si-eun’s cheeks were also rosy.
Si-eun also seemed to have a similar mind to me.
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Afterwards, we bought a few sets of clothes based on the clerk’s recommendation.
From the belly button to the bodysuit, and even the underwear. While choosing quite a few clothes, I checked to see if it was comfortable to change into. The design and elasticity were all important to Si-eun.
After shopping, we arrived at the food court.
Fried rice was placed in front of Si-eun and I. Of course, Si-eun was for two people. It looks like a lot, but it’s time to gradually increase your nutritional intake. In some ways, it means that the amount of food you eat has decreased.
Using this worry as an excuse, I asked with a lot of playfulness.
“honey. Can I just eat that?”
“… … .”
He shut his mouth to look at it with an angry look.
After a while, Si-eun swallowed the fried rice to see if her anger had subsided.
“I’m going to go to work from the day after tomorrow.”
“right.”
I put the spoon down.
“Are you really okay without me?”
“it’s okay. There’s love in the boat. I am not alone.”
I’m more worried because there’s a love in my stomach… … .
Instead of worrying like this, I put a word of encouragement in my mouth.
“If it’s hard, don’t do housework. I’ll do it after I get off work. Or should I call someone to help? Please clean up, do laundry, or prepare a meal.”
“done. It’s a stable period, so I’d like to move a little more than exercise. If it’s hard, I’ll lie still. don’t worry.”
“Well.”
I’m telling you this firmly, but I’d rather believe it. Si-eun is trying to hide her difficulties, but she’s worried about the baby as well. Don’t overdo it, and quietly wait for me to leave work.
Anyway, I’m upset. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving Si-eun alone to go to work.
“I thought I would have had a child when I had more free time.”
As she muttered to herself, Si-eun smiled brightly.
“If I had more free time, I wouldn’t have been able to go to work someday. I also took a leave of absence, so it’s the same as not going to school anyway. If you want to solve everything, you should have it after the honeymoon army is over.”
“Well, that’s it.”
“furthermore.”
Soon, Si-eun looked at her with sullen eyes.
“I told you I wanted to have many children. Wouldn’t it be better to start early to produce a lot?”
“Uh, yes… … .”
It seems that the plan is still there.
It doesn’t matter if I give birth a lot, but Si-eun has a hard road to go through. Will you change your mind once you have and start raising children?
… … Let’s think about it later.
We were going to put the fried rice back in after putting off our worries, but children passed by us. Children who appear to be about four or five years old follow their parents. As I was looking at it, naturally a flower of laughter bloomed.
After all, having a child, my eyes go to a different place than before.
Si-eun seemed to be the same. Si-eun was looking at the children passing by, smiling brightly.
Then he immediately opened his mouth.
“When I see children these days, I have a different feeling.”
“I am a little bit too.”
He quietly expressed his sympathy.
In the past, you might have felt a little annoyed. They said they were noisy and crazy, and they put on earphones and tried to ignore them.
But now, looking at the children, I even smiled.
We were slowly becoming parents.
He spoke with a happy expression.
“Will our love grow up to be such a lively child?”
“Wouldn’t it be great if I looked like a honey?”
It is a wise word. I couldn’t even squeak, so I chewed and swallowed only the innocent fried rice.
Seeing me like that, Si-eun frowned.
“I know. Come to think of it, there is the power of genes. If Sarang said that the two of us resemble each other… … .”
“It must be very pretty.”
Slowly interrupted by the sound of muttering.
Si-eun shuddered and shook her shoulders, then touched the tip of her head.
“It would be so cool.”
“He has a good personality, so he will have many friends.”
“Isn’t it smart to get into the company early?”
“… … uhm.”
What the hell are you both talking about? In the end, no matter who came first, he burst into laughter.
It was fortunate that no one was nearby. If anyone had heard it, they would have shot an absurd glance.
“I must go home now.”
Si-eun, who had achieved a smile, whispered. I looked at the clock and it was half past five. I was planning to go in at 5 o’clock at the latest. It took more time than expected.
“right. Because I bought all the clothes.”
As she nodded in response, Si-eun added with a lonely look.
“I want to go on a date more.”
Taking a quick look, Si-eun’s eyes had fallen on the bowl. My heart ached at the sight of rummaging through the few spoonfuls of fried rice left.
“I want to too. If you go around too much in a day, it will be difficult for you and your love.”
“yes… … .”
“Well, after starting work, let’s go out to play even on weekends. Now that it’s a stable period, we’ll just have to avoid places with lots of people.”
“is it?”
“I will.”
As if I put strength in my throat and pretended to be strong.
“You can just stick by my side and protect me. like a bodyguard.”
“Then it’s not a date, it’s bodyguard.”
Si-eun laughed at the added sound as a joke. It seems to have loosened up a bit. My mind was at ease.
Soon, Si-eun scraped the bowl and put the remaining fried rice in it at once. She chews and swallows, clears her mouth, and raises her head and speaks.
“Today was fun.”
“I’m glad.”
“yes. Come back next time.”
“okay. I’ll have to buy a stroller too. You must come again.”
“I know.”
Si-eun greeted him with a bright smile.
It was a very pure smile that contained neither loneliness nor worry.
On the way back, we took a taxi.
Si-eun, who was whispering that she wanted to get around more, got into the car and immediately began to doze off.
It must not have been comfortable to move around with a child.
Dinner outside the window, today somehow seemed bleak.
Is it because the last date before work ended so quickly?
The time I spend with Si-eun is always so lovely that I don’t want to waste even a single moment. The regret that remained in the bottom of my heart stinged at the thought that I would not be able to spend time like this soon.
However, he decided to hide these secrets.
Because I have something to protect.
He reached out and stroked the sleeping Si-eun’s hair. With the other hand, he caressed the belly that embraced Sarang.
All the way home from happiness, I only had a smile without a single regret.